投壶电笑 — “Pitching pots and a lightning-like laugh”
投壶电笑 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to something that is outwardly impressive or promises much but ultimately lacks substance, practical outcome, or lasting effect, similar to a flash of lightning that does not bring rain”. Literally, “Pitching pots and a lightning-like laugh”.
投壶电笑 Pronunciation and Pinyin
投壶电笑 Character Breakdown
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What does 投壶电笑 mean?
投壶电笑 (tóu hú diàn xiào) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to something that is outwardly impressive or promises much but ultimately lacks substance, practical outcome, or lasting effect, similar to a flash of lightning that does not bring rain”.
How do you pronounce 投壶电笑?
投壶电笑 is pronounced tóu hú diàn xiào in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 投壶电笑 literally mean?
Literally, 投壶电笑 means “Pitching pots and a lightning-like laugh”. It is used to mean “refers to something that is outwardly impressive or promises much but ultimately lacks substance, practical outcome, or lasting effect, similar to a flash of lightning that does not bring rain”.
What is the Chinese definition of 投壶电笑?
后为闪电不雨之典。